Staff Software Engineer- Motorsports

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports technology seeks a Staff Software Engineer in Crawley to design high-performance systems. The role involves mentoring engineers, defining system architecture, and implementing innovative solutions for automotive excellence. This hybrid position offers opportunities to influence team direction while developing advanced software for GM’s racing teams.

Benefits

Eligibility for a GM vehicle program

Relocation support

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a staff engineer or technical leader preferred.
• 10+ years in software development with a strong architectural background expected.
• Experience with telemetry and timing metrics desired.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine system architecture focusing on scalability and alignment.
• Engage in coding, prototyping, and code reviews.
• Mentor engineers in design patterns and architectural practices.
• Design efficient data flows to improve system performance.

Skills

Java

Python

Kotlin

React.js

Angular

Kafka

Event Hubs

Azure

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

REST

WebSockets

gRPC

server-sent events

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Motorsports, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

General Motors

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

Job Description:

Workplace Classification: Hybrid - up to 3 days onsite per week at Charlotte or Austin Technical Centers.

The Team: GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT software solutions for motorsports, supporting GM’s NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams to achieve podium finishes.

The Role: We seek a Staff Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems, providing strategic guidance, mentoring, and fostering innovation.

Responsibilities:

1. Define and refine system architecture focusing on scalability and business alignment.
2. Engage in coding, prototyping, and code reviews, enforcing best practices.
3. Mentor engineers in design patterns and architectural practices.
4. Design efficient data flows to improve system performance.
5. Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance productivity and capabilities.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
7. Maintain platform stability and scalability, guiding technical roadmaps.
8. Promote CI/CD, automation, and performance optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Kotlin, and front-end frameworks like React.js or Angular.
• Experience with Kafka, Event Hubs, or Confluent.
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MongoDB, Redis.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with REST, WebSockets, gRPC, server-sent events.
• Proven ability to develop scalable web systems supporting high transaction volumes.

People Skills:

• Leadership in project management and architectural decision-making.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a staff engineer or technical leader.
• 10+ years in software development with a strong architectural background.
• Experience designing global, scalable customer platforms.
• Leadership in large-scale eCommerce with microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with telemetry and timing metrics.
• Previous motorsports industry experience is a plus.

Additional benefits include eligibility for a GM vehicle program, relocation support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.